Have you fallen in love with a dark floor for your living room? That's great, because dark floors are stylish and timeless. But how do you make sure your living room doesn't get too dark? In this blog, we give you tips on how to make your dark living room feel floor light and spacious with a dark floor.
Opted for a dark floor in the living room but worried the room feels a little too dark? We have tips to bring light into the room.
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Laminate – Ocean 8V4 – Ragnar Warm Natural
Place mirrors in strategic places: mirrors catch and reflect light. Of course, you want your mirrors to get as much sunlight as possible and spread a lot of daylight, so hang them close to windows.
Choose the right colours: using light and neutral shades (such as beige, light grey, white, off-white and so on) will accentuate the dark floor and give the room depth and light. That's the secret to a contemporary and elegant living room. Bright and vibrant colours on a wall surface or in decorative objects contrast beautifully with a dark floor. This gives you a playful and contemporary effect. For example, teal and fuchsia make a great duo, while sunny mustard yellow magically lights up the room. A yellow rug works wonders on an anthracite floor in an industrial-style living room.
Laminate – Chateau+ - Walnut Brown
Use lots of lamps: a dark floor absorbs light, so you need lots of artificial light to lighten up your living room. Bet on a mix of reading lamps, floor, pendant and table lamps. For an extra eye-catching effect, choose a large lamp. Think of a large pendant lamp, an XXL chandelier or a floor lamp hanging over the sofa.
Don't overdo it with furniture and stuff: the fuller your living room, the darker it will seem. Choose furniture with simple shapes and clean lines for a minimalist look.
A dark floor gives the room character and makes a strong statement. But you only achieve that effect with a floor colour that perfectly matches the style you want to give your living room.
Chocolate brown and dark brown are popular living room colours. They are contemporary, add a lot of charm to the room and create a warm atmosphere. To emphasise the organic look of these colours, pair with green walls or wallpaper with a plant motif. Plants add a fresh touch and bring nature into your home.
Dark grey is beautiful in a living room with an industrial style. Make the most of a floor with the look of waxed concrete with a light grey or mustard yellow area rug.
Black gives your living room dramatic character. A black floor is the epitome of elegance. Make your living room modern and graphic by combining your black floor with white walls, designer furniture and decorative objects in bright colours (e.g. electric blue, teal or purple).
